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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 451.27 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 451.27 and 202.70 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 451.27 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/451.27 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 451.27 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 91,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,472.43/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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